Happiness level after embracing atheism

[Thumpalumpacus]

Let me simplify what I was trying to say.  Since I believe that so many of our tax contributions are wasted and wrongly spent, that, if I was an atheist, I would try to hide as much income as I could so as not to pay so much in taxes.  As a christian I am directed to pay my taxes.

So Christians aren't taxed differently. Thanks for clearing that up.

Also, as an atheist, I'm directed to pay my taxes too. And I do so. Two very good reasons: 1) it keeps my ass out of jail, and 2) as much as our government makes mistakes in my view, it is better than anarchy.

You might be comfortable with letting your god handle things, but I prefer to support real solutions -- just as I prefer the bus driver to keep his hands on the wheel, rather than let go and let god steer it.